Best tumble dryers

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What to look for

Heat pump dryers cost more but use far less electricity than condenser or vented models.

Models worth comparing

From manufacturers' specifications and published UK reviews, read on 6 October 2026. Not tested by us. In no particular order: these are not ranked, and we do not say which is best until the customer ratings are in.

Budget

Beko BM3T3944W

Anyone wanting the lower running costs of a heat pump dryer and a roomy 9kg drum from an entry-level brand.

Heat pump drying, rated A+++ on the older energy label
Sensor programmes stop when the load is dry
SteamCure refresh, a drum light and up to two hours of anti-crease tumbling

Watch out for: At 672mm deep it needs more room than the other dryers here.

Capacity: 9kg
Drying type: Heat pump
Energy rating: A+++ (pre-2025 label)
Noise: 63 dB
Size (HxWxD): 846 x 598 x 672mm

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Sources: Beko product page · Which? review

Mid-range

Bosch WTH85226GB

Smaller households that want an efficient, straightforward heat pump dryer from a well-known brand.

AutoDry sensing with adjustable dryness levels
Super Quick 40 programme for small loads
Anti-vibration design and a 24-hour delay timer

Watch out for: It holds 8kg, less than the rest of this list, and the condenser filter has to be cleaned by hand.

Capacity: 8kg
Drying type: Heat pump
Energy rating: A++ (pre-2025 label)
Size (HxWxD): 842 x 598 x 613mm

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Sources: Bosch product page · Bosch specification sheet · Which? review

Premium

LG RHX7010TWB

Big families who want a large-capacity heat pump dryer with app control and little routine maintenance.

10kg drum, the largest on this list
Auto-cleaning condenser and AI Dry that adjusts to fabric and load
Wi-Fi via LG ThinQ and a 10-year warranty on the inverter compressor and motor

Watch out for: Its condensation efficiency is only class B and it is 660mm deep, so it is bulkier than the Bosch models.

Capacity: 10kg
Drying type: Heat pump
Energy rating: C (2025 label)
Noise: 62 dB
Size (HxWxD): 850 x 600 x 660mm

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Sources: LG product page · Which? review

Pro

Bosch WRB247C9GB

People who dry a lot and want a very efficient, low-maintenance dryer that is gentle on creases.

Self-cleaning condenser keeps energy use steady without manual filter cleaning
Iron Assist and a reversing drum to limit tangles and wrinkles
Home Connect app control and an A+++ rating on the older label

Watch out for: It holds 9kg, less than the LG, so the extra spend buys convenience and efficiency rather than capacity.

Capacity: 9kg
Drying type: Heat pump
Energy rating: A+++ (pre-2025 label)
Size (HxWxD): 842 x 598 x 627mm

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Sources: Bosch product page · Which? review

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